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HF02 VDP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

210,322 mi
Last recorded210,322 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 VDP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 210,322 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 208,882 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 205,378 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 204,571 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 204,080 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 202,918 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 201,686 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 199,433 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 92,226 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering rack damp.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 87,991 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 87,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 83,521 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,305 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,960 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,523 miles

One bulb in high level brake light not working

Fail 8 Jan 2013 72,523 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

One bulb in high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,595 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 68,595 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,651 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 60,799 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,503 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,895 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 51,875 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 48,655 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 41,500 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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HF02 VDP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,795 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF02 VDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF02 VDP registered?

HF02 VDP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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The MOT history for HF02 VDP shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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